Aplomb vs Celadon paint color comparison

Aplomb vs Celadon

AplombBenjamin MoorevsCeladonBenjamin MooreΔE 51.7 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Aplomb belongs to the grey family and Celadon to the blue-green family. Celadon (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Aplomb (LRV 21), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Aplomb runs red while Celadon is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aplomb
Benjamin Moore · AF-625
LRV20.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-625
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Celadon
Benjamin Moore · 590
LRV64.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number590
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Aplomb vs Celadon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aplomb on one side and Celadon on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.